10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #6

Feb 242003

Mirage 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Faulty brakes-in Dec,2002, had to hit brakes when vehicle pulled in front of me. I immediately lost control of vehicle-no steering- and car spun several times. Appeared brakes locked up even though I have ABS system. 2/2003-same thing. Was couple lengths behind vehicle when car in front suddenly pulled to left lane because a veh had almost stopped in road. When I pushed on brakes, they again locked up with no steering control causing me to hit vehicle in front of me even though I was trying to steer vehicle off into emer lane. Was going about 55 and air bags did not even deploy. Had problems with brakes/tires squeaking in 12/2001 & took in for repair. Was told it was a transmission problem & was repaired under warranty but car still clicked during turns.

- Mobile, AL, USA

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problem #5

Aug 252000

Mirage 4WD

  • miles
Brakes make a high-pitched squeaking sound when I brake. The car requires alot of braking time & distance to stop - it doesn't stop quickly. The car has died on 4 occasions. Three times were at red lights, the fourth I was going about 35 miles an hour. I notifed the nearest dealer (in norco California). The manager of the repair shop had me bring the car in (an hour drive) & then said he was too busy to look at my car when I arrived. I asked if I could leave it & take a replacement or rental car until he had time to inspect the car. He said no, I should just bring it back another day.

- Nuevo, CA, USA

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problem #4

Jan 012001

Mirage

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving could step on the brakes pedal and noticed a lack of braking. Had taken vehicle four times to dealer for brakes pads to be replaced, but problem still occurs.

- Ontario, CA, USA

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problem #3

May 162000

Mirage

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake problems; 3 accidents due to not being able to stop when applying brakes. While pulling into garage brakes did not work, vehicle went straight through back of garage.

- Veneta Park, MO, USA

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problem #2

Dec 052000

Mirage

  • miles
While pulling in a parking space car speeded up and took off. Cosumer's foot was on brake and pushed it to floorboard, crashed into sears wall, and none of airbags deployed.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

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problem #1

Mar 012000

Mirage

  • miles
Braking system malfunctioned, causing calipers to break which caused extended stopping distance, and may result in a crash.

- Flushing, NY, USA

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